I hate to be the naysayer but I was never a big fan of the chocolate factory movies....seemed to be influenced by a bit too many "recreational pharmaceuticals" IMO.
But would someone plan a vacation because of a Willy Wonka land? That's what Universal wants and I know that I wouldn't plan a trip to Florida for it.I think they could build up excitement for it if they advertise it in the right way.
I find what Disneyhead is throwing is much more appealing. As much as I like the Lost Continent area, it truly has just become the transition to "Harry Potter World." Most guests have no clue what Mythos or Poseidons Fury is.No matter how grown up we make it sound...I just would not buy a ticket to go see the Chocolate factory.. Mythos and the facade of posidens furry are something grand...Imagine turning that into another seuss land? idk just doesnt make sense to me.
But who buys a ticket specifically for Mythos and the facade of Poseidon's Fury?No matter how grown up we make it sound...I just would not buy a ticket to go see the Chocolate factory.. Mythos and the facade of posidens furry are something grand...Imagine turning that into another seuss land? idk just doesnt make sense to me.
Wow, that sounds pretty exciting. And these attractions would suddenly up the 'family ride quotient' at IOA by a lot. And like Izzy said, the British village would fit perfectly next to Hogsmeade.The pitch I heard is that it would be a HUGE multi-attraction "pavilion" styled of course to the Chocolate Factory itself surrounded by a small British village. There would be The Chocolate River Ferry, Fizzy Lifting Drink Lab, and the Glass Elevator.
Concerning the IP itself, the book is a retelling of Dante's Inferno. Showing the vices of "man" through children. Wonka represents both Virgil and The Ferryman.
Well, Mythos was rated the #1 theme park restaurant for quite a few years. I don't purchase a ticket JUST for Mythos, but it is a big part of my day.But who buys a ticket specifically for Mythos and the facade of Poseidon's Fury?
Does merchandise also include candy? The Toys R Us in Times Square has an entire Willy Wonka section that seems pretty successful.I see the food being a hit, but not sure that merchandise would sell. I don't know that it is a popular enough brand.
You had me at British Villiage...there are a lot of possibilities with that as wellThe pitch I heard is that it would be a HUGE multi-attraction "pavilion" styled of course to the Chocolate Factory itself surrounded by a small British village. There would be The Chocolate River Ferry, Fizzy Lifting Drink Lab, and the Glass Elevator.
Concerning the IP itself, the book is a retelling of Dante's Inferno. Showing the vices of "man" through children. Wonka represents both Virgil and The Ferryman.
Wonka would be a lot better than what's there right nowBut remember, this is all strictly blue sky/rumor at this point. But I have heard that it has been discussed. As far as I know they still haven't nailed down the KidZone redo IPs yet and this would come after that.
The Chocolate River Ferry (family boat ride)The pitch I heard is that it would be a HUGE multi-attraction "pavilion" styled of course to the Chocolate Factory itself surrounded by a small British village. There would be The Chocolate River Ferry, Fizzy Lifting Drink Lab, and the Glass Elevator.
Concerning the IP itself, the book is a retelling of Dante's Inferno. Showing the vices of "man" through children. Wonka represents both Virgil and The Ferryman.